Relating to the carrying of weapons by community supervision and corrections department officers, juvenile probation officers, and certain retired law enforcement officers and to criminal liability for taking a weapon from certain of those officers.
What changed between versions
Added community supervision and corrections department officers and juvenile probation officers to the list of personnel who may carry weapons in public establishments.
Added honorably retired peace officers and qualified retired law enforcement officers to the list of personnel who may carry weapons in public establishments.
Updated the definition of 'offense involving violence' to include additional Penal Code sections related to family violence, child abuse, and trafficking.
Amended Section 38.14 to clarify criminal penalties for taking weapons from public safety personnel, including the newly added categories of officers.
Added requirements for retired law enforcement officers to hold a certificate of proficiency and valid photo identification to carry weapons in public.
Reorganized and renumbered sections for clarity and consistency with current legislative formatting standards.